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55
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12
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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 94, No. 39, Ed. 1, Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Our Song - A Biblical Vision for a Racially Reconciled Church
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God has a vision of what the church should be that induced people of all races and nationalities. Come learn how forgiveness, friendship and ministry can draw us into deeper fellowship with all people and thus enrich our walk with God."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Spivey, Tim
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Partners for 100 Years - Abilene Christian University and the College Church of Christ: Partners in Mission
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Given the congregational autonomy of Churches of Christ, the relationship between congregation and university can be complicated. This class views this relationship through experience of ACU's longtime neighbor, the College/University Church of Christ"
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Sharp, Eddie
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Powerless Church - A Look at the Work of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Local Church
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Ministers and church leaders are frustrated with the slow growth and the seeming powerlessness of the local church to make an impact in our world. This sometimes leads to less than honorable means of spreading the gospel. What if the real problem is the absence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church?"
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Rhoden, Howard
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Prayer - Powerful and Problematic
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In prayer, we encounter the powerful presence of God. But prayer also presents some of the most perplexing issues related to faith. How then should we pray?"
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Ash, Tony
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Preacher's Workshop - A Behind the Scenes Look at Sermon Preparation
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "David Bland interviews David Fleer concerning Monday evening's theme lecture. How did his reading of the text lead to the sermon he preached? And what choices did he make in pulling the sermon together? Get a behind-the-scenes look."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Bland, David & Fleer, David
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Responsible Response of the Church to Children Who Allege Sexual Abuse - Responding to Sexual Abuse
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Sexual abuse rates are high in and out of the church. Learn to recognize symptoms of sexual abuse, and explore how the church can respond to members who are abused."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Wherry, Jeffrey N.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Restoration Unity Forum - The Biblical Mandate for Unity - How Can We Live It Out?
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "No one would deny the importance placed in Scripture on the unity of Christ's followers. Yet the reality of division is stark. How can churches concerned with fulfilling Christ's prayer for unity actually live within it? A panel of leaders will pursue this important question."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Atchley, Rick; Barrett, Bryan; Burton, Sue; DeWelt, Chris; Garrett, Leroy; Knowles, Victor et al.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Seeds that Grow - Nurturing Children to be Spiritual Warriors
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This is a class that will help parents and children's leaders nurture children to become spiritual warriors by helping them develop a set of convictions based on the only model - the Word of God."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Pratt, Odra
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Sent Life - The Missional Gospel of John
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "John's Gospel is about sending and being sent. We will examine how God, the church and the message in the book of John provide a missionary message for today's church."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Flanders, Chris
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign - Signs and Belief in John 1-11
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This will be a study of the first half of John's Gospel, paying special attention to the way John develops his narrative of Jesus' life through signs that either result in belief or disbelief. The central themes of John's Gospel will be examined through the recurring narrative patterns of the Gospel."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Matson, Mark
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spiritual Pollution - The Challenge of Holding Together Love and Purity in the Church
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 3:15 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Can the church balance her commitment to love a broken world along with her commitment to holy living? In an interdisciplinary conversation, a psychologist, historian, theologian, literature professor, and minister explore how achieving this balance may be more difficult than any of us had imagined."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Beck, Richard; Elliott, Gary; Hicks, John Mark; King, Tommy & Shilcutt, Tracy
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Temptation to Clone vs. The Courage to Plant - Planting Kingdom Churches
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In missions, we have cloned churches for many years, planting American' style churches in other cultures. Church leaders must have the courage to plant the Gospel in other cultures."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Guild, Sonny
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
That You Might Believe - The Gospel of John and the Trinity
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In many ways, the themes of John's gospel are unique and compelling. Three theologians read the Gospel of John to see what it has to say about truth, trinity and salvation."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Aquino, Frederick; Carter, Kelly & Hamilton, Rex
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Together Again - Restoring Unity in Christ After a Century of Separation
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Our heritage was once known as a unity movement of people who wanted to be Christians only. Somewhere along the way that goal was lost. Can it be recaptured? Two preachers from different streams or our movement think it can, and think the time to say and do so is now."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Atchley, Rick & Russell, Bob
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Troubling Faith - The Characteristics of Saving Faith
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "John is not just telling stories about Jesus. He's asking questions about faith. Real faith is a troubling, risky, uncontrollable thing. John's view of faith challenges our domesticated understandings of discipleship."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Woodroof, Tim
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
We Beheld His Glory - Composing Worship songs from the Gospel of John
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In recent years, songwriters have blessed the church with numerous pieces for worship. While these songs have blessed the church, their range of both themes and exploration of biblical texts has been somewhat narrow. This class explores the possibilities for songwriting with the Gospel of John in mind."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Graul, Ike & Reese, Jack
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
What Is Truth? - John's Jesus in a Postmodern World
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Pilate's question for Jesus echoes through the ages into our day. Is Pilate a pre-modern postmodernist? These classes will discuss the claims about truth in John's Gospel and in our current culture."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Benjamin, Chris
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
When the Levee Breaks - Justice and Care After Katrina
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, Christians were in a position to see the world the way God does - through the lives of the poor and suffering. The opportunity to be God's people in a post-Katrina world will require both justice and mercy."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Fry, Virgil & James, Larry
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Will the Grandkids Be in the Church? - One Family's Inter-generational Discussion About Church and Faith
Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Why are so many of our young people leaving our churches? In this session, three generations of a "CofC" family explore questions like these, and in doing so, explore the dynamics of tradition, commitment, truth, inheritance, love, trust and faith."
Date:
February 21, 2006
Creator:
Barton, John D.; Barton, Sara; Barton, John M.; Barton, Mary; Powell, Cynthia & Powell, Greg
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Becoming a Church that Heals - Give Faith a Fighting Chance
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We would all agree that active faith saves, but do we believe it can actually heal? What does "faith healing" look like in the Bible? Come and learn how to be "a church that heals.""
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Srygley, David B.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Becoming Truly Human - Making the Case for Spiritual Direction
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We learn what it means to be truly human as we follow Jesus into the gracious life of God. Come and hear how the practice of spiritual direction aids Christians in the pursuit of becoming truly human."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Harris, Randy
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
C.S. Lewis at the Movies - Evaluating the Narnian Chronicles Film Project
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Filmmakers have begun the ambitious project of bringing Lewis' fantasy world to the big screen. What can Christians who have enjoyed reading these books to their children expect from the movie version?"
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Tandy, Gary
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Captives in Christ's Triumphal Procession - The Use of "Prisoners for Christ" in Prison Ministry
Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Learn to lead individuals from prisoners of sin, crime, addiction and corruption into prisoners of Christ through the use of proven curriculum, materials, tools and processes."
Date:
February 22, 2006
Creator:
Griffith, Buck
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History